Walter Mischel
The Marshmallow Test: Understanding Self-control and How To Master It
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552168861
- author:
- Walter Mischel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Corgi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Specific Topics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Marshmallow Test: Understanding Self-Control and How to Master It by Walter Mischel. This groundbreaking book explores the nature of willpower, identifying the cognitive skills and mental mechanisms that enable it. Dr. Mischel draws on decades of compelling research to show how these can be applied to everyday challenges, from weight control to overcoming emotional pain. By examining the famous 'marshmallow test,' a simple experiment that has revealed profound insights into human behaviour. The ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful and fulfilling life, but is willpower prewired or can it be taught? Dr. Mischel's book offers a nuanced understanding of this complex issue, shedding light on the implications for parenting, education, public policy, and self-care. A thought-provoking exploration that will help you understand yourself and your choices better. By applying the principles outlined in The Marshmallow Test, you can develop greater self-awareness and make more effective decisions in your personal and professional life.
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